Most people, if asked, would like more sleep.
Many positively crave it.
Maybe stress causes you to lie awake feeling anxious at night? You are not alone.
Figures show that 42 per cent of us see lack of sleep as our biggest health concern, followed by 34 per cent who worry about low-level, general fatigue.
If you have difficulty falling asleep, feel exhausted and irritable and spend the day feeling weary then read on! Top Tips For Getting The Sleep You Want Be open-minded.
Some of these sleep tips might seem simple - even obvious.
Have you tried them though? Consistently? Really? Remember that 'doing nothing' is the most common attitude to sleepless nights! Even after reading about solutions that are proven to help, many people plod on without making any changes.
Be different - then notice the difference! 1.
Is your bedroom conducive to sleep? Make sure it is comfortable, quiet and relaxing.
Think about the lighting, the temperature, your bed and pillow, the look and ambiance of the room.
2.
How often do you exercise? When you are tired and haven't been sleeping the last thing you want to hear about is exercise!! However, in a study carried out by researchers at the University of Georgia, sufferers of persistent fatigue benefited from low-intensity exercise like a leisurely, easy walk.
Try it.
Remember to finish exercising at least 2 hours before you plan to sleep as exercise also produces stimulants that stop the brain from relaxing quickly.
3.
Do you listen to anything that will gently guide you to sleep? Buy a relaxation/sleep CD - an inexpensive remedy that will give quick results! Listen to it!! Download it onto your MP3 player if you have one.
Keep it by the side of the bed.
It will help you to 'switch off' and drift into a soothing sleep.
4.
What time do you close the kitchen? Avoid food and drink for at least 2 hours before you go to bed.
If your body is still at work, breaking down food, your sleep is affected.
If you need a drink, try hot water or herbal tea rather than tea, coffee, alcohol or caffeinated drinks.
5.
Can you do this? Turn off the television and your mobile phone! Do this at least half an hour before you go to bed.
30 minutes exposure to the 'talk' mode signal of a phone has been found to delay the onset of sleep.
6.
Will you say no? Refuse to have heavy, emotionally draining conversations last thing at night.
Also avoid work and finance-related conversations.
Schedule them in for the daytime.
7.
How do you 'signal' to yourself that it is time for sleep? Cultivate a consistent, calming BEDTIME ROUTINE.
Give yourself some time for reflection.
Focus on all the good things in your life.
Think of three good things that happened during the day - however small.
What made you smile? Now, enjoy a good night's sleep and notice the positive changes in your life.
Many positively crave it.
Maybe stress causes you to lie awake feeling anxious at night? You are not alone.
Figures show that 42 per cent of us see lack of sleep as our biggest health concern, followed by 34 per cent who worry about low-level, general fatigue.
If you have difficulty falling asleep, feel exhausted and irritable and spend the day feeling weary then read on! Top Tips For Getting The Sleep You Want Be open-minded.
Some of these sleep tips might seem simple - even obvious.
Have you tried them though? Consistently? Really? Remember that 'doing nothing' is the most common attitude to sleepless nights! Even after reading about solutions that are proven to help, many people plod on without making any changes.
Be different - then notice the difference! 1.
Is your bedroom conducive to sleep? Make sure it is comfortable, quiet and relaxing.
Think about the lighting, the temperature, your bed and pillow, the look and ambiance of the room.
2.
How often do you exercise? When you are tired and haven't been sleeping the last thing you want to hear about is exercise!! However, in a study carried out by researchers at the University of Georgia, sufferers of persistent fatigue benefited from low-intensity exercise like a leisurely, easy walk.
Try it.
Remember to finish exercising at least 2 hours before you plan to sleep as exercise also produces stimulants that stop the brain from relaxing quickly.
3.
Do you listen to anything that will gently guide you to sleep? Buy a relaxation/sleep CD - an inexpensive remedy that will give quick results! Listen to it!! Download it onto your MP3 player if you have one.
Keep it by the side of the bed.
It will help you to 'switch off' and drift into a soothing sleep.
4.
What time do you close the kitchen? Avoid food and drink for at least 2 hours before you go to bed.
If your body is still at work, breaking down food, your sleep is affected.
If you need a drink, try hot water or herbal tea rather than tea, coffee, alcohol or caffeinated drinks.
5.
Can you do this? Turn off the television and your mobile phone! Do this at least half an hour before you go to bed.
30 minutes exposure to the 'talk' mode signal of a phone has been found to delay the onset of sleep.
6.
Will you say no? Refuse to have heavy, emotionally draining conversations last thing at night.
Also avoid work and finance-related conversations.
Schedule them in for the daytime.
7.
How do you 'signal' to yourself that it is time for sleep? Cultivate a consistent, calming BEDTIME ROUTINE.
Give yourself some time for reflection.
Focus on all the good things in your life.
Think of three good things that happened during the day - however small.
What made you smile? Now, enjoy a good night's sleep and notice the positive changes in your life.
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